5146 vs 5396

[Oryx]

The 5396R is my favourite annual calendar - the design is Patek through and through and brings a modern twist to a truly classic dial.

I would take this over a 5396G or any of the 5146's any day (even though I own a 5146G)

I wonder if Patek will launch a 5396J or P?

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by Oryx

The 5396R is my favourite annual calendar - the design is Patek through and through and brings a modern twist to a truly classic dial.

I would take this over a 5396G or any of the 5146's any day (even though I own a 5146G)

I wonder if Patek will launch a 5396J or P?

The problem with a J or P is that they would change the dial color to slate. I don't know if this will work as part of the beauty of the 5396 is the white dial. Sure, the blue works with the bracelet, but the white is really the money maker. At least in my book.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

Sweet looking piece Viv. The RG enhances the watch imho.

The bracelet option

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Actually I completely agree with your assessment, but if I understand correctly your reasoning and we were to apply that logic uniformly, then we would have to eliminate all but the current minute and hour from the dial! Then we'd have - a digital rather than analog display.

Still I think your point is valid and I do share your sentiment.

You raise a good point but i like the time showing as is, although ALS makes a good argument for the digital

Originally Posted by Demonoid

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The only gripe that I see with the 5396 is that the dial can also be found in the Nautilus line. ......

If i wear to make such a balanced dial, i would put it in every case i manufactured.

Originally Posted by Demonoid

The bracelet option

I do like the blue dial maybe as much as the white but still prefer the strap option

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by subtona

You raise a good point but i like the time showing as is, although ALS makes a good argument for the digital




If i wear to make such a balanced dial, i would put it in every case i manufactured.





I do like the blue dial maybe as much as the white but still prefer the strap option

Agreed Gus, the strap option is the best option in this case.

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

The bracelet option

if bracelet for an AC this one wins

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by Puffy

if bracelet for an AC this one wins

Couldn't agree with you more. That is a reference Ive had my eye on for a while....

I think the decision has been made. Thank you Anders. Incoming soon.

God bless and Merry Christmas my friend.

[Paksent]

5146 did it for me, both great choices though!

[68camaro]

I just evened out the poll results, 27 in favor of both. I've never seen 50/50 before. I love the 5146 and and a grail it is.

[luv2fly]

5396 only because I prefer month, day & date in windows. IMO both the white and cream colored PP dials look amazing.

[Fiery]

While both are great and beautiful time pieces, my heart is simply captured by the curvy lines of the 5146.

[ralpie]

I love both. The 5146G would have the edge for me if it were the slate dial, but both in white/cream respectively, I voted 5396.

No wrong choice here.

[ralpie]

I love both. The 5146G would have the edge for me if it were the slate dial, but both in cream/white respectively, I voted 5396.

No wrong choice here.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Puffy

if bracelet for an AC this one wins

Great pic, wish this came on a blue dial.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by AK797

Great pic, wish this came on a blue dial.

Maybe Basel 2014. One can dream.

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

Maybe Basel 2014. One can dream.

Basel 2014... i am expecting to see many new great things. this year yielded some fantastic gear

[AK797]

And also having after a good look at the Lange Moonphase, I wish the dial's MP was more a lighter shade of blue than so dark.

[Jackflash]

I went 5146g. It's nice and slim which was the decider for me. I feel part of the beauty of a PP is it's slimness regardless of the complications on board

[JD521]

Voted for the 5146 (though I do prefer the slate dial)

[nikita.ry]

You know, 5396 was always my favourite, however having just seen the 5146 in person at the AD, I must say that it allures me much more so than any photos of it ever did. I have not seen the 5396 in person, let alone side by side with the 5146 so I cannot make a fair judgement.

Not to sound like a broken record, but there is no substitution for trying both on side by side. I'll vote 5146 though.

[el1125]

5396g white.

[Time Exposure]

Yikes, thread resurrection after nearly a year of lying dormant. I thought this only happened on the Rolex forum. :)

[Jabberjaw]

[WhatTheDeuce]

LOL - I just voted without realizing the age of the thread...

[blcblc]

5396g

[polarinda]

If the 5396 had the 5146 case, it'll be perfect.

the 5396's case looks a bit "stiff" to me, unlike the 5146's curviness.

the dial, well, definitely cleaner on the 5396.

[TimeOnHand]

Both lovely watches. You can't go wrong with either!

[Jabberjaw]

Almost bought the 5396G but was completely unbalanced on the wrist. Glad I passed. As for the 5146G, couldn't stand the arabic numbers mixed in. Also, the PP signage at the bottom was a deal breaker. Top or nothing IMO.

[mdtddd2007]

5146! Case curved wrist better. And power reserve.

[kneedeep]

I've gone back and forth between these 2 references. Started out preferring the 5146 and that cream dial then being drawn to the dial layout of the 5396 with windows versus dials...stuck but still giving slight advantage to the 5396 in my mind.